Hilaire Belloc Knihy

Edice Lidé a osudy ; sv. 7-8 Mimo vydání obyčejné vyšlo 10 čísl. výt. na ručním papíře Vergé Blanc a 20 výti. na imitaci japanu

Pikareskní orientální příběh o bohatém bagdádském kupci, který pro poučení sedmi synů chudého bratra vypráví o svém životě a podivných cestách k bohatství. Pod vnějším dobrodružným příběhem připomínajícím příběhy Tisíce a jedné noci se tají jízlivá alegorie moderní Anglie a její závislosti na kapitálu a deziluze z britského politického systému 1. poloviny 20. století.

Politologická práce. Kritika anglických poměrů, kapitalismu a socialismu.

In The Great Heresies, Hilaire Belloc takes the reader on a fast and furious tour of European history seen through the lens of its chief religious conflicts - Arianism, 'Mohammedanism' (Islam), Albigensianism, the Reformation, and what he terms 'The Modern Phase.'

The collection features thirty-one concise pieces that capture significant moments in French history, ranging from the founding of Marseilles to the Battle of the Marne. Each vignette, limited to about a dozen pages, showcases the author's ability to blend historical insight with poetic imagination, creating vivid scenes that transcend mere factual accuracy. This unique approach highlights the value of artistic interpretation in understanding history, demonstrating the author's exceptional skills as both a historian and a poet.

Four men--Myself, Grizzlebeard, The Sailor, and The Poet--wander through the Sussex of 1902. Their comical adventures and perceptions celebrate the vanishing landscape of unspoilt rural England and a lifestyle soon to become obsolete. The four characters are all personifications of aspectsof Belloc's own nature.

Clever and whimsical verses paired with delightful illustrations create a charming experience in this collection. Featuring both "The Bad Child's Book of Beasts" and "More Beasts (for Worse Children)," the book offers a humorous take on childhood mischief. The original illustrations by Blackwood enhance the playful tone, making it a timeless delight for readers of all ages. Together, these volumes celebrate the joy of silliness and creativity.

This omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a dramatic moral twist in the tail. Are you prone to pulling faces, telling tales or bouts of extravagance? Yes? Then ignore these stories at your peril. If not, you might suffer a fate similar to those described in these cautionary tales.